Gary R. Gropper M.D. is a board certified neurosurgeon who has practiced neurosurgery in Atlanta since 1986. He serves as an Attending Neurosurgeon at the Shepherd Center as well as Piedmont Hospital Atlanta.Dr. Gropper received his undergraduate degree from Vanderbilt University in 1974, with a major in molecular biology, and a minor in general biology. Following two years as a researcher with the Department of Neurology at Vanderbilt, he earned his MD at the University of Tennessee, College of Medicine in 1978. After a general surgery residency, he completed a neurosurgical residency at the University of Tennessee, Department of Neurosurgery in 1985.Since moving to Atlanta in 1986, Dr. Gropper has been a recognized leader in the neurosurgical community. He served as the Chairman of the Department of Neuroscience at Piedmont Hospital from 2002 until 2005. He has also served as a neurosurgical consultant for the Atlanta Falcons and the Atlanta Braves, and is currently a Team Doctor and Medical Director for Woodward Academy.Dr. Gropper's special areas of interest include:- Lumbar Spinal Stenosis Surgery including the non-fusion option, Coflex Interlaminar Stabilization- Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus- Cervical Disc Disease and SpondylosisDr. Gropper is a member of a number of professional associations including, the Congress of Neurological Surgeons, Georgia Neurosurgical Society, and the North American Spine Society. He is a fellow of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons.In addition to his outstanding reputation as a neurosurgeon, Dr. Gropper is noted in the community for spreading joy and encouraging others to 'pay it forward', with his annual Christmas and Hanukkah yard display of inflatable characters. He is committed to our community and supports Our House Shelter for homeless families with newborns in Atlanta.Dr. Gropper and his wife, Vickie, are proud parents of four children. Dr. Gropper is a surgeon associate of the Atlanta Spine Alliance. Dr. Gropper is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Hematoma. His top areas of expertise are Hydrocephalus, Cerebellum Agenesis Hydrocephaly, Normal Pressure Hydrocephalus, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Michael Fortson, MD, is board certified in family medicine. Prior to joining Piedmont, Dr. Fortson has been in private practice in the metro Atlanta area for over 20 years. He is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians and the Georgia Academy of Family Physicians.Dr. Fortson takes a special interest in preventative medicine and the management of chronic diseases, including the treatment of hypertension, diabetes, and high blood cholesterol.In his spare time, Dr. Fortson enjoys spending time with friends and family. As a Georgia native, he enjoys learning about local history, hiking, kayaking, and exploring the beautiful North Georgia mountains.Dr. Fortson welcomes new patients and accepts most major insurance plans. Dr. Fortson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Hematoma. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Chronic Cough.

Gustavo Pradilla is a Neurosurgery provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Pradilla has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Hematoma. His top areas of expertise are Prolactinoma, Pituitary Tumor, Subdural Hematoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Extracranial-Intracranial Bypass Surgery.

Daniel Refai is a Neurosurgery provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Refai has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Hematoma. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Cervical Myelopathy, Laminectomy, and Microdiscectomy.

Zahidul I. Chowdhury, MD., earned his medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in 2013. He completed his Family Medicine residency at the Medical Center at Columbus Regional Health in 2016. He received his undergraduate degree in Molecular and Microbiology from the University of Central Florida. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Chowdhury was in practice at Family Practice Center in Columbus, Georgia for three years. Dr. Chowdhury is board certified in Family Medicine and is a member of the American Academy of Family Physicians. His medical interests include caring for seniors and the management of chronic diseases like high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, etc. Dr. Chowdhury welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans, including Medicare. In his spare time, Dr. Chowdhury enjoys spending time with his family. Dr. Chowdhury is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Hematoma. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Sinusitis.

Jonathan Grossberg is a Neurosurgery provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Grossberg has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Hematoma. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Brain Aneurysm, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Thrombectomy, and Stent Placement.

Faiz Ahmad is a Neurosurgery provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Ahmad has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Hematoma. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery.

Jeffrey Olson is a Neurosurgery provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Olson has been practicing medicine for over 45 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Hematoma. His top areas of expertise are Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Gliosarcoma, Awake Craniotomy, and Nerve Decompression.

Nicholas Boulis is a Neurosurgery provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Boulis has been practicing medicine for over 32 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Hematoma. His top areas of expertise are Trigeminal Neuralgia, Neurofibromatosis, Neuralgia, Deep Brain Stimulation, and Microvascular Decompression.

Sanjay Dhall is a Neurosurgery provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Dhall is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Hematoma. His top areas of expertise are Fractured Spine, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Subdural Hematoma, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy.

William Kriegel, D.O., earned his medical degree from A.T. Sill University of Health Sciences in Kirksville, Mo. He completed his family medicine residency at Normandy/Deaconess Hospitals in St. Louis, Mo. He received his undergraduate degree in biology and chemistry from Truman State University in Kirksville, Mo. Prior to joining Piedmont Physicians, Dr. Kriegel was in practice at WellStar Medical Group for 19 years. Dr. Kriegel is board certified in family medicine and earned a certificate of added qualifications (CAQ) in sports medicine. He is a member of the American Osteopathic Association, Georgia Osteopathic Association, and Cobb County Medical Society. In his spare time, Dr. Kriegel enjoys walking his dog, cycling, swimming, and photography. He lives in Atlanta and is married with one son. Dr. Kriegel welcomes new patients and accepts most insurance plans. Dr. Kriegel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Hematoma. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism.

David Gimbel is a Neurosurgery provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Gimbel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Hematoma. His top areas of expertise are Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Stroke, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Gimbel is currently accepting new patients.

Aqueel Pabaney is a Neurosurgery provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Pabaney is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Hematoma. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Dysembryoplastic Neuroepithelial Tumors (DNET), Brain Stem Cancer, Thrombectomy, and Transmyocardial Revascularization.

Gregory Cumberbatch is a Neurosurgery provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Cumberbatch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Hematoma. His top areas of expertise are Stroke, Subdural Hematoma, Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Cumberbatch is currently accepting new patients.

Eliel Arrey is a Neurosurgery provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Arrey is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Hematoma. His top areas of expertise are Epidural Hematoma, Encephalocele, Pica, Erb's Palsy, and Posterior Fossa Decompression.

Mena Kerolus is a Neurosurgery specialist and an Orthopedics provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Kerolus is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Hematoma. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Kerolus is currently accepting new patients.

Joshua Wewel is a Neurosurgery provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Wewel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Hematoma. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Cervical Myelopathy, Spondylolisthesis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion. Dr. Wewel is currently accepting new patients.

David Benglis is a Neurosurgery provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Benglis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Hematoma. His top areas of expertise are Cervical Myelopathy, Cervical Spondylosis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Microdiscectomy, and Cervical Disc Surgery. Dr. Benglis is currently accepting new patients.

Ribhu Jha is a Neurosurgery provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. Jha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Hematoma. His top areas of expertise are Meningioma, Subdural Hematoma, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage, Laminectomy, and Awake Craniotomy. Dr. Jha is currently accepting new patients.

Jeffrey English is a Neurologist and a Neurosurgery provider in Atlanta, Georgia. Dr. English is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Epidural Hematoma. His top areas of expertise are Multiple Sclerosis (MS), Relapsing Multiple Sclerosis (RMS), Migraine, and Spastic Paraplegia-Epilepsy-Intellectual Disability Syndrome. Dr. English is currently accepting new patients.